Equipment Build & Qualification Technician

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks an Equipment Build & Qualification Technician to join their operations team in Cambridge. This role involves building and qualifying advanced automated cell sorting instruments, ensuring compliance with quality standards. You will work in a dynamic environment, supporting both manufacturing and R&D activities while championing continuous improvement. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in a forward-thinking atmosphere. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to groundbreaking technology, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

25 days holiday

10% pension contribution

Free lunch and refreshments

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Life insurance (6x salary)

Electric car leasing

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with instrument optics and lasers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electromechanical activities to meet production timelines.
• Lead final testing and qualification of instruments in cleanroom.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly

Instrument optics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/HND in engineering or manufacturing

Job description

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Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

At Cellular Highways, we develop advanced, automated high-throughput cell sorting instruments for research and clinical applications.

As an Equipment Build & Qualification Technician, you will be a key member of the operations team at our UK manufacturing site in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire. You will be responsible for the full build of our Highway1 instrument, its setup, and qualification.

Instrument build and qualification involve disciplines such as mechanical assembly, instrument optics, laser components, and PCB integration. You will work with electrical and electronic systems, troubleshooting electrical gear, control circuitry, and digital/analog systems.

You will support manufacturing and R&D activities related to assembly of next-generation products, with potential travel to customer sites.

Your main responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing electromechanical activities at the UK site, ensuring production timelines are met and escalating issues.
2. Leading final testing, setup, and qualification of instruments in our cleanroom environment.
3. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
4. Championing continuous improvement in manufacturing.
5. Supporting development of new manufacturing processes for new products.

All work shall comply with Cellular Highways Quality Management System, meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Requirements

• HNC/HND in engineering or manufacturing or equivalent experience
• Multi-disciplinary background with electrical/electronic focus
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with instrument optics and lasers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Methodical, precise, and efficient in workload management
• Team player, proactive, with strong problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Benefits

Cellular Highways is part of TTP Group, based in Melbourn near Cambridge. Our environment fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. Benefits include:

• Annual profit-related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• 10% pension contribution
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Life insurance (6x salary)
• Electric car leasing
• Cycle to work
• Season ticket loan
• Community activities and discounts